Zahra Rahbari

Registered Early Childhood Educator @April Daycare

North Vancouver, BC, CA

Oversee daily operations of a licensed multi-age child care centre, ensuring the program meets all provincial regulations and exceeds minimum standards for safety and care.Lead a diverse team with compassion and clarity, offering coaching and ongoing professional development rooted in respectful collaboration and reflective leadership.Develop, implement, and evaluate play-based curriculum that is inclusive, culturally grounded, and responsive to children’s needs and interests.Conduct internal assessments of health and safety practices, classroom environments, and documentation, using a quality improvement lens.Respond thoughtfully to parent and staff concerns, using problem-solving and negotiation skills to resolve issues with care and accountability.Identify and address regulatory infractions or safety concerns proactively, and make recommendations or implement changes as needed.Interpret and uphold licensing regulations, supporting staff in understanding and integrating these into their daily work.Engage in respectful communication with licensing officers, government representatives, and families, building bridges rather than barriers.Practice and promote trauma-informed and harm-reduction approaches in our centre’s policies, environment, and relationships.Work to create a program environment that upholds Indigenous cultural safety, including through materials, land acknowledgments, partnerships, and reflective team discussions.Maintain organized records, staff schedules, child files, and policy documentation with a commitment to confidentiality and regulatory accuracy.Use sound judgment to assess situations, prioritize actions, and ensure child well-being remains at the centre of all decisions.Confidently carry out the physical demands of the role while staying present, patient, and focused throughout the day.

The University of British Columbia

Master of Education - MEd, Early Childhood Education

Pacific RIM ECE

Infant and Toddler

BCIT School of Business + Media

Business Analytics with Microsoft Excel 2013

Islamic Azad University

Master of Arts (M.A.), English Translation

Islamic Azad University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics

Pacific RIM ECE

Certificate, ECE

Justice Institute of British Columbia

Advanced Specialty Certificate, Community Care Licensing

The University of British Columbia

Certificate of Adult Education